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Richard Berko is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ghanaian Premier League side Karela United.[1] He previously played for Division One League side Bekwai Youth Academy.


Career



Early career


Berko started his career with Bekwai Youth Academy[2][3] and played for them in the Ghana Division One League from 2017[4][5] before moving to Karela United in 2020.


Karela United


In April 2020, Karela United signed him and his fellow BYFA player Thomas Gyewu after the league was suspended and later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7] He made his debut in the 1st match of the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season.[8] On 20 November 2020, he was named in the starting line up and in the process playing the full 90 minutes to help them to a 2–2 draw against Ashanti Gold with the goals coming in from Diawisie Taylor and Samuel Ofori.[9]

He scored his debut goal in match day 7 of the 2020–21 season on 2 January 2021 against Elmina Sharks. He scored the equalizer in the 24th minute to cancel a goal from James Bissue and inspire the team to a 3–1 win.[10][11]


References


  1. "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. "In-form Bekwai Academy star Richard Berko hits a brace in SK Fresh clash; takes tally to thirteen". GhanaSoccernet. 10 October 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  3. "Ashanti Region Division Two Zone Four: Flamboyant Bekwai Academy qualifies for middle league". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  4. "Prolific Bekwai Academy striker Richard Berko calls for support in the maiden DOL campaign". GhanaSoccernet. 16 February 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  5. "DOL ZONE TWO: Bekwai Academy star Richard Berko eyes 2017 DOL goal king award". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  6. "Karela United sign 8 new players". www.ghanaweb.com. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  7. "Karela United Confirm Signing Eight New Players". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  8. "Richard Berko - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  9. "Match Report of Ashanti Gold SC vs Karela United FC - 2020-11-15 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  10. Sienu, Sheikh Tophic (3 January 2021). "2020/21 GPL: Talented forward Richard Berko opens scoring account with Karela United in Sharks humbling". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  11. "Match Report of Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs vs Karela United FC - 2021-02-14 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.



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